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Y603 BPC

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,924 mi
Last recorded35,924 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY603 BPC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 35,924 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 19 Dec 2025 35,924 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 35,515 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 35,041 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 34,585 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 34,183 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 33,904 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 33,708 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 33,367 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 33,227 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 32,835 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 32,188 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 31,577 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2013 30,273 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 30,273 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2012 29,168 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 29,168 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2011 26,470 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 26,470 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 May 2010 24,531 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 22,633 miles

slight travel on parking brake, may require adjustment soon

Fail 22 May 2009 22,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight travel on parking brake, may require adjustment soon

Pass 21 May 2008 20,718 miles

all four tyre's have sign's of perishing

both front tyre's are wearing on the inner edge's

sign's of perishing on the offside front TCA bush

slight play in the offside front wheel, and in the steering arm

Pass 23 May 2007 18,713 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 16,872 miles

How Reliable is the BMW Z3?

Based on 498,063 MOT tests across 26,000 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
2,128
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
26,000
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,103
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,600
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 10,064
position lamp(s) not working 9,305
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 7,992
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Y603 BPC is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 65,589 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW Z3 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 17,103 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y603 BPC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this BMW Z3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y603 BPC is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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